Annual Scholarship Program

The Angela Ryan – UNISTRA Scholarship

Founded by the Perugia Committee in partnership with the University for Foreigners (UNISTRA) in Perugia, two scholarships are awarded annually to Grand Rapids area residents or students. Recipients spend one month studying the Italian language and culture. Each scholarship consists of a one-month tuition-free Italian course at the University for Foreigners (world famous for teaching Italian language and culture), a modest living stipend offered by UNISTRA, and an additional cash award (up to $2,000) from the GRSCI Perugia Committee to assist with airfare and additional living expenses.

In the past, this opportunity was only available to Grand Rapids area students. The GRSCI Perugia Committee is now pleased to announce the opening of the scholarship to ALL Grand Rapids area residents, regardless of age and status!

Recipients of the scholarship have described the experience as “life-changing.” It has offered them the opportunity not only to immerse themselves in Italian language, history and lifestyle, but also to travel around Italy and network with other language students from around the world.

For more information on the 2018 scholarship please review the flyer below and application below:perugia_scholarship_2018

Applicants for the scholarship must submit an application, resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation. Each year, the call for applicants begins in January. The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2018.The winner of the 2018 scholarship will be required to participate during the 2018 calendar year and write a report to the Perugia Sister City Committee following completion of their stay in Perugia.